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Hi everyone,

I’d appreciate some advice from anyone who has been in a similar situation or has some knowledge regarding this.

Suppose someone has already obtained GMC registration with a licence to practise, but has now changed their plans and is considering pursuing postgraduate training/residency in their home country instead of immediately moving to the UK.

The plan would be to complete the residency over the next 4–5 years and then move to the UK.

I have a few questions:

Can I give up my GMC licence to practise for now and restore/reactivate it later when I decide to move to the UK?

If the registration/licence is maintained, could they simply return to the UK after completing residency and apply for NHS jobs/training?

After completing a residency in the home country, would they be required to take MRCP/MRCS/MRCEM or another UK membership exam ?

Thanks in advance!

I have a Clinical Oncology ST3 interview coming up and I'm working out how to preference regions. I have no geographical preference. I'd really appreciate honest views from current registrars:

1. Resident nights: Which regions or hospitals have resident on-site nights, and which are non-resident on-call from home? How often are you on?
2. Training quality: How are radiotherapy planning time, clinic numbers, supervision and study leave?
3. Rotations: Are the sites within commuting distance of each other?
4. Culture: Do you feel supported, and are rota gaps or burnout a problem?
5. Recommendations: If you were starting again, which 3 to 5 English regions would you rank highest, and which would you avoid? A short reason would be great.

Happy to take DMs if thats what you prefer. Thank you!